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di si ke beidou daohang

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on February 2, 2007, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 2, 2007 · 16:28 UTCLaunch 2007-003Launch no. 4,819 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 2, 2007, 16:28
Launch designation
2007-003
Mission
di si ke beidou daohang
Flight name
Beidou 4
Vehicle flight ID
Y12

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
193 km
Initial apogee
350 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
2.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DSW 42007-003ANORAD 30323China National Space AdministrationNavigation2,299 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.